Black Christmas (1974)
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- TV-MA
- 1h 38min
- Horror, Mystery
- 20 Dec 1974 (USA)
- Movie
During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Olivia Hussey | ... |
Jess
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| Keir Dullea | ... |
Peter
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| Margot Kidder | ... |
Barb
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| John Saxon | ... |
Lt. Ken Fuller
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| Marian Waldman | ... |
Mrs. Mac
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| Andrea Martin | ... |
Phyl
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James Edmond | ... |
Mr. Harrison
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| Doug McGrath | ... |
Sargeant Nash
(as Douglas McGrath)
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| Art Hindle | ... |
Chris Hayden
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| Lynne Griffin | ... |
Clare Harrison
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| Michael Rapport | ... |
Patrick
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| Leslie Carlson | ... |
Graham
(as Les Carlson)
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Martha Gibson | ... |
Mrs. Quaife
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John Rutter | ... |
Laughing Detective
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Robert Warner | ... |
Doctor
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Sydney Brown | ... |
Farmer
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| Jack Van Evera | ... |
Search Party
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Les Rubie | ... |
Search Party
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Marcia Diamond | ... |
Woman
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Pam Barney | ... |
Jean
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Robert Hawkins | ... |
Wes
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| David Clement | ... |
Cogan
(as Dave Clement)
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Julian Reed | ... |
Jennings
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Dave Mann | ... |
Cop
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| John Stoneham Sr. | ... |
Cop
(as John Stoneham)
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Danny Gain | ... |
Cop
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Tom Foreman | ... |
Cop
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Gerry Arbeid | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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John 'Frenchie' Berger | ... |
Man on snowmobile (uncredited)
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| Bob Clark | ... |
Prowler Shadow / Phone Voice (uncredited)
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Albert J. Dunk | ... |
Billy (uncredited)
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| Nick Mancuso | ... |
The Prowler / Phone Voice (uncredited)
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David M. Robertson | ... |
Uniformed Cop (uncredited)
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Ann Sweeny | ... |
Phone Voice (uncredited) (voice)
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Debi Weldon | ... |
Sorority Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bob Clark | ||
Written by
| Roy Moore | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Gerry Arbeid | ... | co-producer |
| Bob Clark | ... | producer |
| Findlay Quinn | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Schouten | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Carl Zittrer | ||
Cinematography by
| Reginald H. Morris | ... | director of photography (as Reg Morris) |
Film Editing by
| Stan Cole | ||
Editorial Department
| Rick Clarke | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Karen Hazzard | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Karen Bromley | ||
Makeup Department
| David R. Beecroft | ... | hairdresser (as David Beecroft) |
| Bill Morgan | ... | makeup artist |
| Katherine Southern | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Kathy Southern) |
Production Management
| Gary Goch | ... | assistant production |
| David M. Robertson | ... | production supervisor (as Dave Robertson) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Don Brough | ... | third assistant director |
| John M. Eckert | ... | second assistant director (as John Eckert) |
| Tony Thatcher | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Keath Barrie | ... | property buyer |
| John 'Frenchie' Berger | ... | property master (as John {Frenchie} Berger) |
| Robert Tanenbaum | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Appleby | ... | sound mixer (as Dave Appleby) |
| Patrick Drummond | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Rod Haykin | ... | soundman |
| Kenneth Heeley-Ray | ... | sound editor (as Ken Heeley-Ray) |
| Herb Heritage | ... | boom |
| Bill O'Neill | ... | sound mixer |
| Charles Owens | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Warren Keillor | ... | special effects props (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Albert J. Dunk | ... | camera operator (as Bert Dunk) |
| Peter Luxford | ... | first assistant camera |
| Carmen McDermaid | ... | key grip |
| Bob Milligan | ... | gaffer |
| David Petty | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bev Rockett | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Debi Weldon | ... | wardrobe |
Other crew
| Barry Leyland | ... | production comptroller |
| Sandra Marley | ... | script supervisor (as Sandra Ulosevich) |
| Melady Preece | ... | production assistant (as Melady Greene) |
Production Companies
- Film Funding Ltd. of Canada
- Vision IV
- Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC) (produced in co-operation with)
- Famous Players (produced in co-operation with)
- August Films
Distributors
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1974) (Canada) (theatrical)
- EMI Distribution (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roxy International (1975) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Stockholm Film (1975) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Tobis Filmkunst (1975) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1977) (United States) (tv)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1978) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Warner Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- VSC (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Eclectic DVD Distribution (2001) (United States) (DVD) (25th Anniversay Edition / All regions)
- Eclectic DVD Distribution (2002) (United States) (DVD) (collector's edition / all-region)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Capelight Pictures (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Ninth Dimension Home Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Somerville House (2006) (Canada) (DVD) (special edition)
- Alberto Bitelli Intl. Films (2006) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Critical Mass Releasing (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Millennium Storm (2006) (Italy) (VHS)
- Ventura Distribution (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Future Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Palisades-Tartan Acquisitions (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Popron Music & Publishing (2008) (Czech Republic) (DVD)
- Popron Music & Publishing (2008) (Czech Republic) (DVD)
- Somerville House (2008) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Nippon Herald Films (1975) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Fuji TV (1982) (Japan) (tv) (dubbed) (Golden Foreign Film Theater)
- Happinet (2015) (Japan) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Malo Video (video)
- Nordic Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Star Video (1982) (Australia) (video)
- Trimuse Entertainment Inc. (2016) (Canada)
- Video Service Corporation (Canada) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Mirrophonic Sound (sound recording)
- Panasonic (stereo and televisions by)
- Pat Call Boutique (ladies wardrobe by)
- Quinn Labs (color)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
It's time for Christmas break, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday, but the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge. When Clare disappears, they contact the police, who don't express much concern. Meanwhile Jess is planning to get an abortion, but boyfriend Peter is very much against it. The police finally begin to get concerned when a 13-year-old girl is found dead in the park. They set up a wiretap to the sorority house, but will they be in time to prevent a sorority girl attrition problem?
Written by Ed Sutton |
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| Taglines | Black Christmas will ROCK you too! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $620,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In 1986, Olivia Hussey met producers for the film Roxanne (1987), since they were interested in casting her for the title role. Roxanne co-star Steve Martin met her and said "Oh my God, Olivia, you were in one of my all time favorite films." Thinking it was Romeo and Juliet (1968), Olivia was surprised to find out it was actually Black Christmas (1974). Martin claimed he had seen it around 27 times. See more » |
| Goofs | Shadow of boom mic and reflection of camera equipment visible on wall and pictures during the last tracking shot of the movie down the hall. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mad Ron's Prevues from Hell (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | O Come All Ye Faithful See more » |
| Crazy Credits | A telephone is continously ringing throughout the final credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Barb:
Oh, why don't you go find a wall socket and stick your tongue in it. That'll give you a charge. See more » |